Making Europe a destination for Indian workers: Vayalar Ravi

NEW DELHI – The problem of illegal migration, especially to the Gulf, is a priority for Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi who has even personally attended to distress calls from Indians abroad. He is also focussing on making Europe a destination for Indian workers.

A key initiative of his six-year-old ministry was the creation of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Making Europe a destination for Indian workers: Vayalar Ravi.

‘Proposed law against communal violence in negotiation stage’

NEW DELHI – A proposed law against communal violence, which the central government is reported to have drafted, is still in the negotiation stage, representatives of civil society said Saturday.

“I saw these articles (in the media) which said that the government had incorporated the bill. This bill has not been incorporated till now, the … Read more >>.

Kashmir rights panel chief to probe Sopore firing

SRINAGAR – The Jammu and Kashmir government Saturday appointed state human rights commission chief Justice (retd) Syed Bashir-ud-Din to conduct an enquiry into Friday’s firing incident in Sopore in which two youth were killed.

According to an official statement here, the commission will enquire into: “The causes of death of Shakeel Ahmad Ganai, son of Abdul … Read : Kashmir rights panel chief to probe Sopore firing.

Report: Britain to impose temporary cap on economic migrants from outside the European Union

Report: UK to impose temporary cap on migrants

LONDON – A newspaper is reporting that Britain’s new government intends to impose a temporary limit on the number of foreign workers from outside the European Union it allows into the country.
The Times said Home Secretary Theresa May will announce a maximum of 24,100 workers from outside the …. Original source  : Report: Britain to impose temporary cap on economic migrants from outside the European Union.

Kerala takes over golf course

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – After a nearly three-year-long legal battle, the Kerala government Saturday took over the Trivandrum Golf Club (TGC) and its 9-hole course situated in the heart of this capital city.

Armed with an interim Supreme Court judgment, Thiruvananthapuram Tahsildar Madhu Janardhanan led a team of revenue department officials to take possession of the club. The …. Original source  : Kerala takes over golf course.